Beyonce Performs “I Was Here” Live at United Nations

6 years ago by Reg Seeton

Beyonce performed her song “I Was Here” at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday night in support of World Humanitarian Day.

On Friday night in New York City, Beyonce took to the stage at the United Nations to sing “I Was Here” to give inspiration through song for World Humanitarian Day, which was established to honor humanitarian personnel who lost their lives while actively working for causes around the globe.

Beyonce has pledged her support to generate one million volunteers for the cause and also prompt people to become active through community service.

As The Huffington Post reports, Beyonce’s United Nations performance will be featured in the official video for “I Was Here” and will be released on August 19, the date of World Humanitarian Day.

Until then, check out Beyonce below as she sings “I Was Here” in an earlier broadcast from New Year’s Eve.

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Reg Seeton created The Deadbolt in 2005 after working for the pioneering movie news website, Coming Attractions. Reg has over 15 years experience as a top online entertainment journalist and interviewer, has worked with several award winning actors, musicians and writers, and has managed entertainment networks in New York and Los Angeles. And he's done it all with one eye!